Meat-stuffed grape leaves?

I was wondering if anyone knows where to get meat-stuffed grape leaves. Every Greek/Mediterranean restaurant I dine at has the standard rice-stuffed version, straight out of a can and similar to what I can buy at most supermarkets where I purchase hummus and salsa. I’m looking for a truly home made version stuffed with rice and meat. Are there any restaurants in the area that make and serve this?

Nora’s is the best! I love stuffed grape leaves so I went here yesterday per your recommendation. Not only do you get 2 dozen for $10 but they are so tasty. The gentleman working (I imagine the owner) gave us samples of the grape leaves, falafel and baklava. So friendly and everything we got was amazing. Can’t wait to frequent here for anything they have. Thanks derryX!

rj is a pretty smart guy…Athos is a must visit restaurant in the Capital region! If my memory serves me well, Athos has two versions of very traditional stuffed grape leaves: Dolmades with ground lamb and Dolmathkis??? a vegetarian version with rice and herbs…both are delicious! Harry and Stratton are the real deal Greek chefs and Athos takes Greek cuisine to the highest level. Check it out!

I would suggest that people lay off the meat and try a vegan/organic or NGMO option at least. The contribution that the meat industry makes to the burgeoning carbon footprint of America is terrifying and at the very least, unacceptable in the eyes of the world.

I ordered the dolmathes from Athos restaurant in Albany and from Nora’s in Latham. Both were fantastic and exactly what I was looking for. Nora’s had a better “bang for the buck” as far as price and quantity since it’s not a sit-down restaurant. I would highly recommend both regardless of price. So, so good! And I’m looking forward to trying more tasty treats from both establishments. Everything looked and smelled fantastic!

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